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Gen Z Challenger Outraises Jerry Nadler With $340K First-Day Haul

Elkind’s haul underscores a broader debate over generational leadership within the Democratic Party.

Liam Elkind will challenge incumbent Rep. Jerry Nadler in the democratic primary for New York's 12th congressional district.
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) speaks at a news conference in Lower Manhattan on June 18, 2025. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Rep. Jerry Nadler at a press conference in New York last summer. Photo: Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-NY, first elected in 1992, has served in Congress longer than primary opponent Liam Elkind, 26, has been alive. Nadler is one of 30 Democratic House members over the age of 75. (ALEX BRANDON/AP FILE)

Overview

  • Liam Elkind’s campaign reported raising $340,000 in its first 24 hours, eclipsing Jerry Nadler’s entire second-quarter fundraising.
  • High-profile backers for Elkind include LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, former Bloomberg deputy mayor Dan Doctoroff and ex-City Councilman Rafael Espinal.
  • Incumbent Nadler enters the race with $243,000 cash on hand and plans to defend his record of legislative achievements since 1992.
  • Elkind launched his bid last week arguing that long-serving incumbents lack the energy and strategic vision needed to counter President Trump.
  • The contest has become a flashpoint in a wave of Gen Z challenges to established House Democrats over age and party renewal.